
The Garoth Municipal Council in Madhya Pradesh, in collaboration with local women representatives, launched a campaign to discourage plastic use by distributing subsidized cloth bags at a local vegetable market. The initiative aims to raise awareness among vendors and residents about the environmental and health impacts of plastic pollution. A ban on plastic polythene is planned, with challans for violators, and traders are encouraged to promote cloth bag usage and maintain cleanliness.
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